Speech Language Pathologist

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on enhancing communication skills for children in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have experience with young children. You will work collaboratively with a team of professionals, utilizing various treatment models to facilitate growth and development. This position offers mentorship opportunities and a commitment to equity and inclusion, making it a rewarding career choice for passionate individuals eager to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Mentorship available

1 paid study week off prior to CETP exam

Qualifications

• Experience with infants and preschool children in clinical settings is preferred.
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario is required.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop communication and emergent literacy skills.
• Work within interprofessional teams and various treatment models.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Judgment

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visual Communication Systems

Integrated Services for Children Information System (ISCIS)

Assistive Communication Devices

Job description

Job Title

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Maternal Child & Youth Program -> Preschool Speech & Language

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

Union

Non Union

Requisition Close Date

19 February 2025

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$49.15 - $57.82 ( NU_08 )

Job Posting Reason

Current Vacancy

Job Summary & Requirements:

As part of the Child Development Services program at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the Preschool Speech and Language Program helps children and their families develop the skills needed to promote communication and emergent literacy. RVH is the lead agency for this program and also provides services in satellite offices in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia. The team consists of Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorder Assistants.

Qualifications:

Education:

1. Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology.

Experience:

1. Experience with infants and preschool and early school age children in both clinic and community settings an asset. Experience working within interprofessional teams and a variety of treatment models, particularly a coaching paradigm, preferred.
2. Certification in Hanen Parent Education Programs including It Takes Two to Talk, More than Words, Target Word, Learning Language and Loving it an asset.
3. Sound knowledge of Visual Communication Systems and supporting software is an asset.
4. Level one ADP Authorization for Assistive Communication Devices is an asset.
5. Job specific competencies for assigned specialty areas.
6. Sound knowledge of the Integrated Services for Children Information System (ISCIS), Microsoft Office and Outlook is an asset.
7. Sound knowledge of the Provincial Outcome Measures Tool for Preschool Speech and Language Initiatives is an asset.
8. Must possess sound professional judgment, tact, initiative and flexibility in adapting to a variety of treatment models and settings. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with families and other professionals/caregivers as a peer and instructor essential.

Other:

1. Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
2. Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
3. New grads welcome to apply.
4. Mentorship is available.
5. 1 paid study week off prior to the CETP exam for new grads.

Equity & Inclusion:
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations:
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.